26 February 2013

Regardless of Sandy, he's still Chris Christie

This year, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is up for reelection. His ratings are high, and many are thinking that his reelection is a foregone conclusion.

But Jersey voters beware: Regardless of Christie's impressive performance - and partnership with President Obama - in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, he is still the same Chris Christie that I have previously criticized for his right-wing policies that hurt women, children, same-sex couples, and the poor.

Emily's List, which works to elect pro-choice Democratic women to public office, recently published a list of the top 10 reasons why Christie should be defeated this November.

A summary:

10. Chris Christie Vetoed Same-Sex Marriage
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9. Chris Christie Is No Friend to Workers
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8. Chris Christie Doesn’t Believe in Universal Pre-K
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7. Chris Christie Misuses State Funds
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6. Chris Christie Supports the Ryan Budget
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5. Chris Christie Vetoed a Hike in the Minimum Wage
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4. Chris Christie Vetoed Equal Pay Legislation
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3. Chris Christie Targeted Poor Families in His Budget
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2. Chris Christie Cut Funding to Family Planning Organizations
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1. Chris Christie Is Proudly Anti-Choice
Read more about each of these points.

Remember this when you vote: Regardless of the cartoonish character he portrays on TV, Governor Christie is a Republican politician who is responsible for all of the above.

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